I would rather go for an IEO instead of the traditional ICO. IEO provides you more liquidity and an assurance that you will get what you invested on. But IEO's still have some risks and it being quite exclusive. Micro Token Offerings are becoming a thing now in where you can get a private sales-like price on coins that are already in the exchange. A good alternative for you to participate on any fundraising events but it still requires knowledge for you to not get rekt.